ESaT tests

ESaT
Ltd offers two main suites of examinations. The following is a brief
introduction to the adult and junior suites of examinations:

Adult Market: ESaT
Adult Examinations: TELSa

The ESaT TELSa
examinations measure the
degree of proficiency in the language attained by the candidates. The
examinations have been designed with an international user in mind.

The
test cannot really be classified as neither a General English Test nor an
English for Special Purposes Test as we have tried to incorporate skills such
as summaries and note-taking more commonly found in Academic English Tests.
This, we feel, provides our candidates with a more complete preparation and
they will therefore be better able to cope with the language and skills
necessary in the real world. The test could potentially cater for a wider range
of candidates from the young student looking to apply for admission in
Universities to the adult seeking to improve his/her professional position.

Key features:

• Tests for learners
of English as a foreign/second language aged 16 and above

•Seven levels following the CEFR: A1, A2, B1,
B1+, B2, C1 and C2 as well as a pre-A1 level for absolute beginners (Starter)

• All TELSa
examinations test 4 skills:

- Reading

- Writing

- Listening

- Speaking

To
ensure that our exams are as thorough as possible, Use of English is also targeted
in our examinations, testing functional language, vocabulary and grammar.

• learner friendly
examinations

• valid and reliable
assessment

• support for teachers

Valid and Reliable
Assessment

A group of
international experts is responsible for the creation of our examinations
therefore ensuring that candidates with different cultural backgrounds are
tested objectively.

From
the choice of topics, pictures and examination format, all the way to the
behaviour of the examiners during the speaking session, we do our best to help
our candidates focus on performance in a friendly and relaxed examination
session. All tests have been pretested and detailed statistical analysis
carried out.

The Common European
Framework of Reference (CEFR) Can-Do statements offer a valid and
internationally recognised benchmark for our examinations.

Analysis of Results

Candidates receive a
detailed Analysis of Results with a breakdown of the performance in the four
skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking as well as Use of
English).This is intended as a useful tool
for educators in assisting the candidates further improve their proficiency of
the English language by helping identify the candidate’s Strengths and Areas
for Improvement.

Young Learner and Junior Markets:
ESaT Young Learner and Junior Examinations: jTELS

The ESaT jTELS
suite of examinations is intended to measure the degree of proficiency in the
language attained by young candidates. The Young Learner and Junior
examinations are designed with an international candidate in mind.

Key features:

·Tests for young learners of English aged 5 - 16

·4 pre-CEFR levels to help all students
gradually progress from one level to the next, analysing their strong points and problem areas in the process.

·learner-friendly exams

·valid and reliable assessment

·support for teachers

About the Test

Most of the jTELS
examinations (tests aimed at candidates aged 7 or above) will test all 4
skills:

·
Reading

·
Writing
(tasks vary according to age and level)

·
Listening
(both for detail and gist)

·
Speaking
(short discussion. 2 candidates with an interlocutor)

To
ensure that our exams are as thorough as possible, Use of English is also
targeted in our examinations,
testing functional language, vocabulary and grammar.

Being so
comprehensive, it is hoped that the tests will become a very complete and
useful tool for teachers and educators. The examination questions, tasks and
length vary depending on the age and level of the candidates.

We firmly believe that
testing should not necessarily be a negative and stressful experience. A lot of
thought and research has gone into making our examinations as learner-friendly
as possible, offering the right balance between stimulating, challenging and
fun tasks.

Valid and Reliable Assessment

A group of
international experts are responsible for the creation of our Young Learner and
Junior suite of examinations. This guarantees that cultural bias is down to a
minimum and therefore ensuring that young candidates with different cultural
backgrounds are tested objectively and not penalized unnecessarily. From the
choice of topics, pictures and test format, all the way to the behavior of the
oral examiners during the speaking component, we aim to do our best to help the
candidates concentrate on their
English and not get unnecessarily distracted.

The
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) can-do statements offer a valid
and internationally recognised benchmark for our exams.

Analysis
of Results

Candidates
will receive a detailed Analysis of Results with a breakdown of their
performance in the four skills (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking). This
is intended as a useful tool for teachers and educators in assisting the young
learners further improve their proficiency of the English language by helping
identify the Young Learner’s and Junior’s strengths and areas for improvement.

Gradual
Progress

Our
Young Learner and Junior suite of examinations will offer learners a gradual
progression from one level to the next.

Every
level is a manageable, yet challenging, step towards English language
proficiency.

We
plan to offer 5 levels at pre-CEFR level, from Primary1 for children as
young as 5, up to English Diploma for 11 year-olds

3 examinations: A1 Diploma, A2 Diploma and B1 Diploma, will be aligned to the
CEFR levels and will cater for the specific needs and experience of Juniors up to the age of 16.

These gradual steps break down the English language
into manageable chunks that can be dealt with at every specific age, thus
helping the young candidates progress from one level to the next and in so
doing, fostering a positive approach to language learning.